IMPACT

Balenciaga is dedicated to driving positive impact through four fundamental pillars: Community, Soil, Shelter, and Child Protection. Through long-term partnerships and more responsible practices, the House works to raise awareness and support meaningful change.

COMMUNITY


Balenciaga recognizes systemic discrimination and works to advance social justice and equal opportunities for all. The House believes that giving back and promoting education are key drivers of change. Through long-term partnerships and awareness initiatives, Balenciaga collaborates with organizations working toward a more inclusive society.

  • 093 LAB
    Balenciaga partners with 0-93. Lab to support young talent through the Avenir Program.
  • AFRICA FASHION UP
    Balenciaga reaffirms its commitment to nurturing emerging creative talent through the sixth edition of its collaboration with Share Africa: Africa Fashion Up, an initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation of African designers and entrepreneurs.
  • LE CENTRE LGBTQIA+ PARIS IDF
    Balenciaga supports the Paris LGBTQIA+ Centre, one of France’s leading non-profit organizations, dedicated to supporting, informing, and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community for over 30 years.
  • LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER
    The Los Angeles LGBT Center provides programs, services, and global advocacy across health, social services, housing, education, and policy.
  • CWC
    Creative Wants Change (CWC) is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to cultivating underrepresented creative talent by offering full scholarships, mentorship, and internship opportunities to students applying to leading design schools.
  • OPPNET
    The Opportunity Network (OppNet) is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has access to the resources, networks, and connections needed to achieve their college and career aspirations.

SOIL


Balenciaga takes pride in using natural materials such as cotton, wool, leather, silk, and cashmere. This connection to nature drives its commitment to preserving soil health as an essential aspect of environmental sustainability. Balenciaga is also committed to supporting agricultural practices that contribute to protecting and restoring the earth’s natural resources for future generations.

e DNA


Since 2023, Balenciaga has supported the deployment of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology through a pilot project led by Epiterre, as part of Kering’s Regenerative Fund for Nature.

eDNA is an advanced method for monitoring biodiversity. By collecting soil, water, or other environmental samples and analyzing traces of DNA shed by organisms, it enables the detection of species both above and below ground, without the need for visual identification or trapping. This approach strengthens the ability of land managers, farmers, and conservationists to assess ecosystem health and resilience with greater accuracy.

The resulting data enables the tracking of biodiversity responses to land management, regenerative practices, and environmental change, providing actionable insights to inform future decisions.


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SHELTER


Balenciaga is dedicated to supporting displaced individuals and those in vulnerable situations by collaborating with partners who provide essential resources and by raising awareness about the need for secure living conditions. Through its initiatives, Balenciaga collaborates with organizations that address critical issues such as global hunger and homelessness, aiming to support more responsible solutions and assist people in need.
  • Balenciaga has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) since 2018 to help combat global hunger and support food-insecure populations.

    To raise funds and awareness in support of WFP’s operations, the House has released several collections featuring co-branded items. With 20% of proceeds from these collections donated to WFP, this partnership has helped provide food assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

  • Balenciaga collaborates with the Sheltersuit Foundation, which provides protective clothing to people experiencing homelessness while creating employment opportunities for individuals distanced from the labor market. To support its upcycling initiatives, the House donates offcuts and deadstock fabrics, contributing to a more circular use of materials.
    In 2024, Balenciaga extended this collaboration in partnership with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) through a project focused on supporting people experiencing homelessness in Paris.
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CHILD PROTECTION


Balenciaga is committed to protecting children’s rights and well-being through partnerships with organizations focused on trauma recovery, child protection education, and raising awareness of child abuse, while also promoting allyship.

With the House’s support, nearly 2,000 professionals specializing in child abuse will be trained, and up to an estimated 55,000 children will benefit from access to evidence-based mental healthcare.

NCA


Together with the Kering Foundation, Balenciaga has partnered with the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) for a three-year commitment launched in 2023 to support child trauma recovery. The initiative expands access to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) while raising awareness of child protection needs.

Through this partnership, nearly 2,000 professionals specializing in child abuse will be trained, contributing to increased evidence-based mental healthcare for up to 55,000 children. The NCA supports more than 386,000 children annually and works to address the shortage of trained therapists, which leaves approximately 80,000 children without treatment.

Established in 2022, the NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes works to expand access to trauma-focused care and improve outcomes for children and caregivers affected by trauma.